The folks at Manhattan Wardrobe Supplies teamed up with Becca Noel to show how you can use Jacquard’s PearlEx powders with Crystal Art to create your own stones for cosplay and props that don’t rely on toxic and time consuming resin!
Using a Cricut with Worbla’s Kobracast Art and Pearly Art – Video
The talented Downen Creative Studios has discovered that Worbla products can be cut using a Cricut – the trick is multiple cuts!
They put together this fantastic video explaining the process and settings, and showing how they used Kobracast Art and Pearly Art to create a stunning headpiece.
Using a Cricut with Worbla’s Black Art and TranspArt – Video
Downen Creative Studios has discovered that Worbla products can be cut using a Cricut – the trick is multiple cuts!
They put together this fantastic video explaining the process and settings, and also a handy infographic for you to reference!
Easy Mold & Cast with Worbla’s Pearly Art – Video
Gladzy Kei needed a lot of matching designs for her armored Esmerelda design – so she’s shared her process of creating designs from pearly art, then using a simple 2-part mold putty to create molds to make duplicates.
Creating a scale pattern – Video
Serakirah Cosplay used a simple icing tip usually used in cake decorating to create this sharp scale effect in very little time!
Hiding Worbla Seams – Video
Pretzl Cosplay shared this video explaining how she uses extra scraps of Worbla and a sanding tool to hide her seams created during joining pieces, especially when they are built using the sandwich method.
Preventing and Removing Air Bubbles with Worbla
Kat Kosplay shares a video explaining how she prevents air bubbles when working with EVA foam and Worbla, and also offers more detailed advice on popping bubbles that do form. Take a look!
Introduction to Deco Art : shaping and coloring.
Shappi Workshop did a video review of Deco Art and showed some of the different ways it can be used and colored.
The Folding Method – Video
xx2shy created a video explaining why she’s using the folding method (and how) on her Sylvanas armor, made with Worbla’s Mesh Art in this video!
Creating triangular details for armor – Video
Details on Worbla are often done with scraps rolled into tubes, but Itakoo shows how they make their details with a bead mold, which creates a sharp triangular bevel for their armor.
Filling in Gaps and Seams – Video
9Flame Cosplay showed this handy trick for smoothing seams or gaps in your Worbla using scraps and a butter knife.
Achieving a mirror-like finish on Worbla – Video
Getting the very smoothest finish on your Worbla to achieve the best possible metallic paint effect is a multi-step process. The wonderful Anathiell broke down how she achieved her fantastic gold accessories for her Vincent Valentine costume in this video.
Painting with Wax Paint – Video
We’ve seen some amazing finishes coming from customers using the Goldwax by Pebeo, and this video from Pretzl Cosplay shows the process she used to paint her bow with acrylics and Goldwax on her bow made from Black Worbla.
Thermoplastics in LARP – Bracer and Armor Test – Video
Naruvien Art&Design helps cover a subject we get asked about often: Worbla and LARP!
Fine detailing with Worbla Black – Video
Erza Cosplay shows how she uses thin sections of Worbla’s Black Art to create the iconic Greek ‘wave’ detail on her upcoming costume.
Using Fiberglass Resin to Smooth Worbla – Video
The awesome 9Flame Cosplay shared this video showing the process of using fiberglass resin to prime or smooth your Worbla before painting for a smooth finish.
Attaching Armor Without Visible Straps – Video
How to create a gapless system to attach armor, in areas where D-rings and straps would not be the best option.
The basics of LED lighting – Video
A video covering the basics of LED lighting.
Worbla’s Finest vs EVA foam – Video
A comparison between EVA foam and Worbla for various projects by the lovely Coregeek Cosplay and Creations.
Molding Worbla Over Other Shapes – Video
Kristi Kai Cosplay shared this video showing how to mould Worbla over pre-existing shapes.
Layering Worbla to add Details – Video
There are various ways to layer Worbla for details and GayGaymerGeek on youtube (GAYmer on FB) shared this video with us on two methods to achieve layered and relief detail.
The Sandwich Method – Video
Bambi Cosplay shows the basics of the Sandwich Method for working with Worbla in this video.
Panels on Worbla – Video
Recorded panels about Worbla, from conventions around the world. Working with Worbla, presented at Geek Girl Con 2014 by Apocalyptic Ash Cosplay , Abi Sue Cosplay , Kit Cosplay , and Tina at Firewing Creations Video and Video Editing by: Jerikandra Cosplay
How to Make a Pattern – Video
A collection of videos sharing different methods for patterning armor and accessories